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Vachdorf Church Fortress

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Vachdorf Church Fortress

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Location: Vachdorf, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany

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Franzl wandert 🥾

September 29, 2023

The impressive Vachdorf fortified church is one of the largest and best-preserved of its kind in the upper Werra Valley.

The complex originally included four corner towers, a kennel, a double ring of walls with a moat and bastions in front. Much of it is still clearly visible or preserved and beautifully restored.

The church inside the fortified church is also beautiful and in good condition.

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Wandertourist

May 22, 2024

The church of Vachdorf is a fortified church, surrounded by a very high wall and buildings. The first church was here in 930, but the current church dates back to the 13th century.

Don't forget the path BEFORE the defensive wall to the high watchtower. This is locked, but you can enter the vestibule, where an information board is still hanging.

The churchyard and cemetery are well worth seeing. In fact, part of the fortifications are currently being extensively reconstructed with buildings. The church itself is open during the day and can be visited. Inside there is a beautiful altar room, as well as historical photos and museum pieces in display cases.

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Location: Vachdorf, Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany

Vachdorf Church Fortress

1. Halsbergloch Crevice Cave – View of Vachdorf loop from Belrieth

2. Vachdorf Station Inn – Vachdorf Church Fortress loop from Vachdorf

3. Vachdorf Station Inn – Vachdorf Church Fortress loop from Vachdorf

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